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Creator/Title

Dock, Calvin E., 1834-1904. Letter, 29 September 1864. 5pp.

Call No.

Mss. C D

Content

A 2nd Lt. in Co. E of the 12th U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, Dock, an Ohio resident, was stationed in Munfordville, Ky. He outlines his pro-Lincoln views on the eve of the 1864 presidential election and denounces all McClellan supporters as "Copperheads". Includes lengthy comments on his dispute with brother Henry over their late father's estate.

Subject Heading

United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865